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Maine, Protect Elephants from Cruelty!

Maine, Protect Elephants from Cruelty!

Update—June 6, 2017: Unfortunately, LD 396, which would have protected elephants from the cruelties of circuses and other traveling shows, died in the Legislature. We want to thank everyone who spoke up on this important issue.

The stress, cruelty and physical, social, and psychological deprivations these sensitive animals suffer as a direct result of extended confinement in traveling circuses, carnivals and other traveling animal shows is alarmingly clear.

The public has become increasingly concerned about the plight of elephants. As a result, a growing number of states, counties and cities are passing important legislation to address this issue. LD 396 would have banned the importation of elephants into Maine for the purpose of performing in circuses and other traveling shows,

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Please Pass LD. 396 to Protect Elephants and Public Safety in Maine

Dear Legislator,

As your constituent, I am urging your support of LD.396 to prohibit the use of elephants in circuses and other traveling shows.

The elephants in these acts are trained using painful punishment (including use of sharp bull hooks), are bullied to perform unnatural tricks, and endure extreme confinement while chained in trucks and trailers for months at a time. Using elephants in traveling shows also poses serious public safety risks by bringing stressed, powerful wild animals into close proximity of circusgoers.

Again as your constituent, I ask you to please use your vote to build upon Maine's proud history of passing animal welfare legislation by passing LD.396. Thank you for your time and consideration of this matter.

Sincerely,

[First Name] [Last Name]
[Your Address]

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